Tenoch Huerta Returns Amidst Controversy in Avengers
The announcement has raised questions about Marvel's casting decisions and the impact of allegations on an actor's career, with fans eagerly awaiting the release of Avengers: Doomsday to see how the story unfolds.
Tenoch Huerta Mejía is set to reprise his role as Namor the Sub-Mariner in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday, sparking controversy among fans due to past allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied. Huerta's return was announced during a Marvel livestream on March 26, alongside Vanessa Kirby, who will reprise her role as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman.
The news has set up a potential on-screen romance between Namor and Sue Storm, a significant departure from the comics where Namor has a long history with Sue Storm, but she always returns to her husband, Reed Richards. Avengers: Doomsday, which hits theaters on May 1, 2026, will see Namor and other superheroes battling villainous Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
Huerta's casting in Avengers: Doomsday has drawn comparisons to Jonathan Majors, who was fired from his role as Kang in the Marvel universe after being found guilty of second-degree harassment and misdemeanor assault. Fans are questioning why Huerta was cast in the movie despite the allegations, which have not been substantiated with further complaints or evidence.
The controversy surrounding Huerta's casting has sparked a debate among fans, with some expressing outrage and others defending the actor. The movie, directed by the Russo Brothers, is scheduled for release in 2026, and it remains to be seen how the controversy will affect its reception.